Annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

Popular event made for a fun-filled weekend

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Tanner Hewson checked the progress of a stencil tattoo Kay Caville was painting onto his arm on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Alexandra Leblanc focussed on the watermelon eating contest task at hand as her sister Celeste looked on, at right, on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Marek Cosburn, dressed as the Sandman in keeping with the Best Decorated Bed parade theme, took a snooze, after marching in the parade, on the back of Michael Tuttle on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Trent Wilson took his bed along as he walked with his cousin Rylan Dempster in the Best Decorated Bed-themed parade on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Decked out in their pyjamas, Whitney Tarasewicz, Adam Frew, Sierra Frew and Charlotte Frew, from left, rode on their Rockin' PJ Party float in the Best Decorated Bed-themed parade on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Xander Gettins and his dad, Jacob, showed off their attire as they waited for the Best Decorated Bed-themed parade to begin, Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Benson gave Brian Yeomanson a big wet, welcoming kiss as owner Daniel Gagnier looked on on Aug. 2. They were taking in the dog show at the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Robin Callaghan ducked away from the spray as Michael Tuttle hit the water on Aug. 2 at a dunk tank. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Rian Dick chose a duck for a prize at the Duck Pond on Aug. 2. She was taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

Celia Klemenz / Metroland

CAESAREA -- Tanner Hewson checked the progress of a stencil tattoo Kay Caville was painting onto his arm on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

Celia Klemenz / Metroland

CAESAREA -- Ryan Sharpe created bubbles with one of the items in a prize bag he won on Aug. 2. Ryan was taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

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CAESAREA -- Myles Martin hit the sweet spot and rang the Slammer bell on Aug. 2. Myles was taking part in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

Celia Klemenz / Metroland

CAESAREA -- Lorraine Daley took first place in the 16-year-old and under marathon race around the block on Aug. 2. Lorraine was taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta in Caesarea

Celia Klemenz / Metroland

CAESAREA -- At centre Myles Martin, left, and Ryan Agnew, lead the 16-years-old and under marathon race around the block on Aug. 2. They were taking in the 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta held at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina. August 2, 2014

CAESAREA -- Caesarea was the place to be on the long August weekend when the Lake Scugog Regatta Association held its 86th annual Lake Scugog Regatta at Putsey Park and Beacon Marina.

The popular event began with a volleyball competition in Putsey Park, followed by a surf or turf dinner and dance held aboard The Woodman on Friday, Aug. 1 at Beacon Marina.

Saturday featured a costume parade with the best decorated bed as the theme, a dog show, community lunch and plenty of activities in the park. New this year was a dunk tank, The Slammer, face painting and popcorn, followed by more volleyball and singles horseshoes.

Sunday started with a pancake breakfast, the popular fishing derby, more dunk tank, canoeing and kayaking, swimming and sailing races, and horseshoes and volleyball finals.